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New leadership team for Killarney BNI

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The Killarney Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) have announced the appointment of a brand new leadership team.

The highly successful Killarney Chapter welcomed Tony Dunne (Kingdom Media) as Chapter President, James Crothall (AMO Digital) as Vice President and Ciarán O Ceilleachair (AgriFinance) as the Chapter's Secretary Treasurer.

The new team will steer the networking group in building new business and boosting the local economy through effective referral networking among its members.

This Kerry BNI Chapter supports local jobs and consists of local businesses and trades around the county. The group has generated almost €400,000 worth of business in the past 12 months, and over €21,000,000 worth of business since the Chapter was started back in 1999.

“I would like to welcome the new leadership team and look forward to working with Tony, James and Ciarán over the coming months," speaking of the new Killarney leadership team, Simon Finn, Executive Director of BNI Ireland South and East, said.

These local business people have an important role in building their networking group and attracting new business for themselves and their fellow members. Regardless of the national economy they believe local networking groups can contribute hugely to the continued growth of the local Kerry economy and welcome any local business people who would like to come along to one of their meetings either in person or online to find out more about BNI and how to grow their business.

Those interested in finding out more about BNI and the BNI Killarney Chapter can contact Tony on 086 820 2832 or visit www.bnikillarney.ie or email bnikillarneychapter@gmail.com.

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Rising stars Amano and Lillie Foley to share stage in ANAM

Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer […]

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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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